Surfing Les Estagnots

Les Estagnots is a beach break in Seignosse, just north of Hossegor, with the same powerful, hollow waves over shifting sand.

It tends to be slightly less crowded than central Hossegor. The banks change with the season, so walk along and check a few peaks. Expect strong shorebreak and rips, like everywhere on the Landes coast. It's best for experienced surfers on a clean groundswell with light wind.

Autumn is usually the best season, with clean groundswell, good banks and water that's still mild. In summer it's often small and busy with holidaymakers.

There's a car park behind the dunes and a few cafés near the beach, and Hossegor is a few minutes' drive south. If the banks aren't good here, check Les Bourdaines to the north or Les Culs Nuls to the south.